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Good morning YOC - well, it's raining but every morning is good. I'm a newbie. Retired a little while ago, had a hankering for a long time to get back onto two wheels and I've just made the plunge. Bike is on its way, I need to get some kit and get ready to launch. I looked at some boots the other day. It was really interesting to see that boots don't have that steel strip riveted under the right-side boot - you know, the one you use on the kick-start! Yeah, ancient aren't I. Electric starters seem to be the norm - progress, huh! Any way, I'll let you know how I get on (I know, cock your leg over the saddle).

Just got 04 xvs 125 Dragstar and exhaust needs some repair...where do I start guys?

Hi, Should have joined earlier and saved myself some grief during the ongoing rebuild of my 1984 XJ900 31A. Still there's time for something else to go wrong and I can see if I'm the only one who has had problems with some things such as the forks.

Just joined the site today, hoping to get some useful information and tips for my 1991 FZR1000 which I'm trying to locate some parts for to finish off and then I'm looking for a RD350LC to buy I don't want a show standard one but then again I don't wand a dog just something that's useable and I can tinker with!!

Hi all I've just joined in the hope someone can help me with some model info and parts suppliers to help with my new project a yb1 I think, I would post an image but not sure how to, thanks for looking, Mark.

Hi guys, my name's Adam. I'm 25 and live in a town called Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. My current bike's a mk2 600 bandit which is my first bike since I passed my test in january. I have recently bought a '99 XVS650 classic in need of a new engine which I'm hoping to get sorted and on the road within the next month, so no doubt I'll be asking a lot of stupid questions in the next few weeks

Just a quick intro. My name is Don. I currently ride a FJR1300, carry out my own maintenance including tyre changes. Looking forward to being a part of this community........

Hi,All I have been biking since i was a young teenager My 1st bike was an fsim 1978 but was stolen donkeys years ago UOX 22S ( if anyone knows where it is) probably in the canal ;-( I have still got bikes however, i have decided to restore a bike i recently purchased and would be grateful of some of the restoration techniques does and donts etc it will be nice to get to know you all and share our knowledge of bikes , tips and hints maybe !!! I currently ride/race a Ktm enduro bike in a club but i have fond memories of the Yams . regards Bazza b

Just a quick hello to everyone. Back to biking after a few years away but staying away from the big bikes this time so have gone back to my youth and opted for a DT175MX. It was partly restored when I purchased it in Feb this year. After sourcing a few parts and having the guys at RN Motorcycles fix a few problems it passed the MOT with flying colours and now just waiting for the Tank to be sprayed. Will Add photos if anyone is interested. Its first outing should be at BMAD in Paignton on Weds 3rd June. Not a show bike as I bought it to ride and have fun. I am sure I will be asking for advice over the next few weeks. Keith

Not sure if i have already done this but here goes, im a born again biker, just bought a little xt125r to run around on, apart from the shitty speedo and lack of power its good to be back on two wheels. Im looking to do some green lane riding around Birmingham if anybody else is. Dont be shy!

Hello my name is Sakari from estonia, i have had many bikes in my life but stuck to enduro and motocross . Got to this forum by buying a 1999 Yamaha DT 125R for rides in the town. Got to say i love my DT the most of my bikes because its light and simple but can have a lot of fun with. Needs a bit work but thats okay got it for 650 euros so its all good, starts good, rides good, has good power for its cc, but has a damn restrictor set to 90 kmh which needs investigating.

thanks for accepting me in this club, I do have a problem though, I have bought a pair of cast RD200 wheels to fit to my 1981 RS200 and am having a couple of issues with the rear wheel , firstly are the brake drums the same on the RS and the cast RD wheel and secondly ,even though I have sorted out the swingarm having one spindle slot that is too big due to the use of cush drive on original wheel and the fact that the rd spindle is shorter , I am struggling to get spacers or even sizes of spacers so that I can fit the wheel to the bike, can anyone help?? thanks

Just thought I would say hi, I have just been given a j reg xj600. It's been sat in a garage for 16 years, and hasn't been started for over six. It's all there, and in pretty good condition apart from the tank which looks like something has been dropped on it from a great height. Plan on seeing if I can fire it up tomorrow, so I might be back with some questions soon. Cheers, Colin

hi everyone, just aquired a 1982 rs 200 in a very sorry state. chrome is all pitted, ignition gone, wires hanging out all over the place. it seems to be the original colour scheme (metallic red) and is mostly there. seat is past it. where is the best place to source bits as any help would be gratefully appreciated, and is there a way of getting the petrol cap open without doing too much damage?, cheers and all the best, tony

Hi, new member to this site, found on Google, recently bought my first bike to learn to ride and learn how to work on. I need some help with the headlight though please. When I switch the ignition on the headlight comes on and I can't switch it off. I bought the bike from someone who came off it, the bars on the side where the headlight switch is located took the main impact so I'm beginning to think the actual switch might be at fault. Could anybody tell me, before I go buying a new switch, whether the switch has an actual off position?? The one on my bike is the standard rocker switch but only seems to have 2 positions, sidelight on and main beam on, could anybody tell …

Hi everyone, The names Paul (Scorpy) currently living in South Wales. Just passed my CBT last weekend and currently purchased a 1996 Yamaha SR125. Somehow managed to find one with one owner from new! Currently in the process on getting her ready for the MOT I'm a volunteer for the charity National Youthbike and you may have seen me at one of the rallies on the stand with Tony, Ron, Mitch and the crew. Looking forward to meeting you all on here, and soon (hopefully) on the road Paul

Hi i would just like to say hi to all members and introduce myself as a born again biker having just purchased a 2002 tdm 900 as a bit of a project,my background is mechanical having worked as a fitter in the construction and railway industries,i hope to be able to ask questions and you never know maybe even answer a few. I would like to thank people in advance for any advice tendered. Graham.

Hi guys, I have just been told off for not introducing myself , so I am trying to do this now . I guess I am just not that good at introductions... I just found this forum while looking for more information on how to solve a problem with my YBR. It looked interesting, so I decided tor register. I am fairly new to biking, bought the YBR a year ago, but hoping to get a full license this summer and move on to a bigger bike!!! I live in London and occasionally attend social events in the area, so give me a shout if you are around. Also just finished changing the exhaust and gasket on my little YBR, so if you need info - happy to help. BW

Hello Im Jose. Im from Kettering in the UK. I currently ride a yamaha WR125R which i have had for 5 days now. I have about 1 year and 6 months riding experience. Im here really for general advice and help and to get to know other yamaha owners and hopefully make new friends. Thanks for reading . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi I'm a new member and introducing myself. I'm Andrew, live in Switzerland, but From UK, and have had the following Yamahas in recent years: TDR, Yamaha XJ 900S and now have a 2-year-old Yamaha XJ6 Diversion (2013) I am very interested in meeting Yamaha XJ6 owners online for chat about technical issues, modifying and adding stuff etc. Am I in the right place?